CES 2017: This Robot Egg Could Be Your New Best Friend

Panasonic showed off a robot egg at CES 2017 that could serve as a desktop companion in the future.

The proof of concept robot is described by Panasonic to have "human-like movements and communication skills," is equipped with Wi-Fi to access cloud data, has an embedded projector, and is "about the size of a standard kitchen countertop blender."

"This test project builds on Panasonic’s innovations in robotics including battery and power solutions, vision and sensing, navigation solutions and motion control in a new appealing design," Panasonic's Director of the North American Design Strategy Office Takahiro Iijima said. "This is Panasonic’s latest effort in demonstrating network services in a friendly package."

There were no announcements on when or if the robot will be available for consumers as the egg was showed off at Panasonic's booth for "feedback on its features and functions," Iijima said. Panasonic has submitted patents and other legal applications for the robot.